A step-down transformer has 5,000 turns in its primary winding and is connected to a 240-Volts AC line. It runs a device that runs on a current of 20.0 Amperes at 6.0 Volts. What current flows through the primary winding? Find the number of turns in the secondary winding?

A step-down transformer has 5,000 turns in its primary winding and is connected to a 240-Volts AC line. It runs a device that runs on a current of 20.0 Amperes at 6.0 Volts. What current flows through the primary winding? Find the number of turns in the secondary winding?

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A step-down transformer has 5,000 turns in its primary winding and is connected to a 240-Volts AC line. It runs a device that runs on a current of 20.0 Amperes at 6.0 Volts.

What current flows through the primary winding?
Find the number of turns in the secondary winding?

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